back away
verb
backed away; backing away; backs away
: to move away (as from a stand on an issue or from a commitment)
Examples of back away in a Sentence
backed away from the snake very slowly and carefully
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And no market freakout in turn means no one is holding Trump’s feet to the fire, pressuring him to back away from policies that could damage the economy and corporate profits.
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
While black bear attacks are rare, if encountered, individuals should remain calm, avoid eye contact, and slowly back away.
—Jared Goffinet, The Enquirer, 7 July 2025
Only use one firework at a time and back away immediately after lighting it.
—Kansas City Star, 5 July 2025
Another reason the safe bet is in favor of college is that those investing in a college education are not backing away.
—Derek Newton, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Matt Egan, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
While black bear attacks are rare, if encountered, individuals should remain calm, avoid eye contact, and slowly back away.
—Jared Goffinet, The Enquirer, 7 July 2025
Only use one firework at a time and back away immediately after lighting it.
—Kansas City Star, 5 July 2025
Another reason the safe bet is in favor of college is that those investing in a college education are not backing away.
—Derek Newton, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for back away
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“Back away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back%20away. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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